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 "Esoteric’s music begins to suffocate you, to suck your soul, making it sterile to all possible emotions."

 "The journey to the saddest places of the human mind is over..."

The review of Esoteric's album Metamorphogenesis depicts a harrowing and emotional journey through despair and hopelessness, conveyed through heavy, suffocating funeral doom metal. The music evokes strong negative emotions and explores themes of death, loss, and absolute emptiness. The album is praised for its ability to deeply affect the listener and for its complex, evocative soundscapes that leave a lasting impression. Dive into Esoteric’s Metamorphogenesis and experience a powerful journey through darkness and despair.

 This EP is a very important step for the band as they begin to add more progressive and dark hues to their sound, creating something both melancholic and violent at the same time.

 The vocals are truly sublime, a suffering voice that recites real poems and which in 'Memento Mori' becomes a deep and desperate growl.

This review praises Anathema's early EP Pentecost III as a crucial step in their evolution from doom/death metal towards more progressive and psychedelic sounds. The reviewer highlights the band's technical skill, emotional depth, and excellent production. Key tracks like 'Kingdom' and 'Memento Mori' stand out for their emotional intensity. Overall, the EP is described as a remarkable and essential work in Anathema's discography. Explore Anathema's Pentecost III and experience the dark, emotional depth of one of metal's finest early works.

 These Internal Suffering probably forgot while recording this EP that to play Brutal Death Metal you need musical technique.

 Avoid it like the plague, rather buy yourself laxatives which are cheaper and have the same effect.

This review harshly criticizes the Brutal Death Metal EP 'Unmercyful Extermination' by Internal Suffering for its lack of originality, poor technique, and bad production. The reviewer finds the guitar riffs predictable, drums monotonous, and vocals atrocious. The reviewer even compares the EP negatively to a chaotic mess rather than genuine music. Read the full brutal review and decide if Internal Suffering’s EP is worth your ears!

 The guitar riffing is truly a punch, very powerful and it certainly reminds of the more inspired 'Disgorge'.

 Unlike many Brutal albums, the drums no longer overshadow the other instruments; instead, all can be heard clearly in a powerful wall of sound.

Abysmal Torment's debut EP 'Incised Wound Suicide' presents a powerful and technical Brutal Death Metal experience rooted in American influences. The band's musicianship, particularly in guitar riffs, drumming, and bass breaks, stands out strongly. Vocals are intense and growling, contributing to a dynamic sound. The production quality allows each instrument to be clearly heard, enhancing the listening experience. Though not groundbreaking, this EP is a very solid and entertaining introduction to the band. Listen to Abysmal Torment's fierce debut EP and discover powerful Brutal Death Metal from Malta now!

 "Reek Of Putrefaction... an album oppressive, extreme, and full of insane and macabre atmospheres."

 "The vocals are one of the strongest points of the album, a growling that I have always considered excellent... giving another touch of sarcasm to the album."

Carcass' 1988 debut 'Reek Of Putrefaction' is a seminal grindcore album that helped shape extreme music. Combining slower metal rhythms with brutal growls and macabre surgical lyrics, the album stands out for its unique style and influence. Despite raw production and simple riffs, the musicianship and vocal delivery are strong. The album's dark themes and chaotic sound laid the foundation for the GrindGore subgenre and remain influential today. Discover the pioneering grindcore sound of Carcass' 'Reek Of Putrefaction'—listen now and experience a metal landmark!

 The band seems reborn; finally, the times of masterpieces like "Hate" and "Aggressive Measures" seem to return.

 "The album opens in the best way with 'The Grey Massacre', a crushing track that promises live turmoil with an evocative and damn beautiful melodic interlude."

Afterburner marks Sinister’s impressive return to form following a challenging period with less impactful releases. Featuring the former drummer on powerful vocals, razor-sharp guitar riffs, and a blend of dark melodies and technical drumming, this album recalls the band’s earlier masterpieces. Though complex and requiring multiple listens, it stands out as a strong, mature effort in the death metal genre. Listen to Sinister’s Afterburner and experience the fierce rebirth of classic death metal power!

 This EP is the embodiment of musical perfection.

 In the last track ‘Catatonia,’ we also find what I believe is one of the best solos of the genre, a lightning-fast guitar slash.

This review praises Suffocation’s 1998 EP ‘Despise The Sun’ as a pinnacle of brutal and technical death metal. The band’s performance is flawless, highlighted by Frank Mullen’s powerful vocals and intricate guitar work. Each track showcases a mix of brutality and complexity, with standout moments like the intense solo on ‘Catatonia’. Despite the band’s hiatus post-EP, the reviewer considers this release a masterpiece deserving high acclaim. Listen to Suffocation’s ‘Despise The Sun’ EP and experience a brutal death metal milestone today!

 "A historic album, for me, it deserves to be among the top 10 metal albums of the 80s."

 "This CD by Celtic Frost cannot be described with simple words... a masterpiece of rare beauty."

The review praises Celtic Frost's 1985 album To Mega Therion as a landmark extreme metal release. It highlights the mix of thrash aggression and black metal darkness, detailing standout tracks and the band's lineup. The album is deemed one of the top metal albums of the 1980s for its innovative and powerful sound. The review combines musical analysis with atmospheric descriptions inspired by Lovecraftian themes. Explore or listen to To Mega Therion and experience one of metal's most iconic albums from the 80s!

 An album recently overlooked but that elevated Entombed to the podium of death metal greats.

 A tremendous performance by singer Petrov with growls that seem to come directly from hell.

Entombed's 1991 album Clandestine is a landmark death metal record praised for its powerful aggression and intense performances. The review highlights standout tracks like 'Sinners Bleed' and 'Blessed Be,' emphasizing drummer Nicke Andersson's exceptional contribution. Although Entombed later lost some momentum, Clandestine remains a milestone that established the band among death metal greats. Recommended for fans of extreme metal and classic heavy music. Dive into Entombed’s Clandestine and experience a death metal masterpiece you won't forget!

 The speed and destructive fury of masterpieces like Reign In Blood and Hell Awaits is missing.

 Diabolus In Musica is an experiment not too successful by Slayer.

The reviewer was initially intrigued by Slayer's Diabolus In Musica despite a preference for death metal at the moment. The album departs from Slayer's classic thrash style, incorporating hardcore and nu-metal elements. While the opening tracks and 'Scrum' offer some quality moments, much of the album feels uninspired. It is considered an experimental but ultimately disappointing release for longtime fans. Discover the controversial shift in Slayer's sound—listen to Diabolus In Musica and see if you agree with the mixed review!